Background Check Industry Information

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What are the Different Levels in a Criminal Background Check

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When you hear the words criminal background check, it can sound intimidating, even if you don't have anything to hide. However, if you are hiring an employee, looking for a tenant, or even asking people to spend time with children, you should…
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background check provider

How Select The Best Background Check Provider

If you know the true value of background checks, you know it's not just a matter of people's personal facts. A high-quality background check can be immensely powerful to protect your company from any number of potentially serious future risks.…
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HR investigation

6 Things to Remember When Conducting Investigations

Conducting investigations in Human Resources is a skill that must be developed in order to keep the operation running smoothly. Investigations vary from accidents, sexual harassment, discrimination, to employee conflict. Having an understanding…
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Technology System Integration: How It Works for Your Business

Technology has done an exceptional job at providing business continuity, productivity, and integration. Today, nearly every documented business depends on some form of technology. Without technology, your business is lacking in a very competitive…
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lifeguard is a temporary employee

Are You Using Background Checks Before Hiring Temporary Employees?

Many businesses in different industries experience seasonal peaks during which time they hire temporary employees. Make the right hiring decisions.
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employment verification

2 Reasons Employment Verification Protects Your Reputation

Advanced technological software has changed hiring tactics. Here are a few reasons why implementing employment verification procedures matters.
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Credit Report Trends and Limits

Are all the new background and credit check employment law changes confusing you? The newest change comes to the limits being placed on the credit reports and how they are used. Policies regarding using credit checks as part of pre-employment…
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FCRA

Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance With Regards to Background Checks

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal compliance law that requires fair, accurate, and private background checks that includes consumer reports. Here is a user-friendly guide will discuss your rights as an individual.
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NAPBS Accreditation

Importance of NAPBS Accreditation: Can You Afford Not to Protect Yourself?

We are all aware of demands to protect the public, including in the workplace and housing, from potential violence, fraud, or incompetence that might endanger the vulnerable in care settings. Our conviction is that genuine due diligence in the field of professional background checks must pass at least three tests.
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How to Select a Background Check Provider for Your Business

When you are searching for the best background check provider to partner with for your business or organization, there are many important factors that you will need to consider. We know that it can be very difficult for you to compare different background check providers, but it is a very important part of the decision-making process. We encourage you to focus on the solutions that are offered that will allow you to remain compliant with the guidelines, standards, and regulations that exist today.
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employment verification as a part of background checks in the interview

Education Verification Is Part of the Background Screening Process

Applicants are constantly searching for ways to compete with other job candidates who are also trying to get the same job you may want. Many job applicants even go as far as lying on their resume. So, how will an employer know if a job applicant has lied about their education or certifications on their resume?
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interviewing after a good user experience with a background check provider

Background Check Provider Selection: User Experience Matters

One of the most basic steps in obtaining employment with many of the major companies is the completion of a background check. A background check does not only allow potential employers to check the validity of a candidate's resume but it will also provide an employer with essential information about a candidate's criminal background, education, and employment history.
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